Vessels of Decay, a retro-inspired action-adventure game, announced for Nintendo Switch

As announced by Headup and Aurora Punks today, Vessels of Decay will be seeing release on Nintendo Switch. The game is planned to launch in 2025.

Vessels of Decay is a retro-inspired action-adventure game. The action takes place in post-apocalyptic Scandinavia with players following siblings Freja and Mud as they navigate an overgrown world, one where monsters of myth and ancient folklore now reign.

Get all of the details in the following overview:

Civilization has ended, and something else awakens in its place. From the world’s decay, ancient creatures stir, rise, and roam the land.

Vessels of Decay is a post-apocalyptic action-adventure following the story of Freja and Mud. In this retro-inspired tale, you’ll confront creatures of Scandinavian myth and folklore, and explore the ruins of the civilization they inhabit.

Key Features

• Dynamic Battle System: How you execute combat – and how your enemies perish – is entirely up to you!
• Unique Finishers: Every new enemy is a new opportunity for you to show your flair for combat; stagger your foes to set them up for (literally) killer animations and flourishes.
• Epic Multi-Stage Boss Encounters: The beasts of Scandinavian folklore will not let themselves be put down so easily, and you’ll have to use your wits and reflexes to pursue and slay them!
• Explore A Beautiful World of Pixels, Death, and Decay: Vessels of Decay is a completely handcrafted world, with care and thought poured into each and every scene, story beat, and environment.
• A Scandinavian Take on Classic Action-Adventure: The battered ruins of a once-modern society clash with the renewed growth of nature – and of the supernatural. Explore a uniquely Scandinavian setting through a mix of reflective melancholy, exploration, and fast-paced action.

View a trailer for the game below.

Official Trailer

Stay tuned for the game’s release date. Remember that we have other Nintendo Switch news here.